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How to stay disciplined with personal loan repayment

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How to stay disciplined with personal loan repayment

Ethical repayment builds financial credibility and keeps your credit health intact.

Should you take personal loans from multiple banks? What to know before applying

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Should you take personal loans from multiple banks? What to know before applying

Borrowing from more than one bank may boost access to funds but also raises risks if not managed carefully.

Can you lower your health insurance premiums by reducing the base sum insured?

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Can you lower your health insurance premiums by reducing the base sum insured?

Lowering the sum insured decreases the cost each year but raises the risk of underinsuring when medical costs strike.

Home loan rates: Here is what top housing finance companies are offering

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Home loan rates: Here is what top housing finance companies are offering

Housing finance companies offer home loans at 7.35 to 9 percent interest rates for a Rs 50 lakh loan over 20 years

Should you use a personal loan to buy home appliances?

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Should you use a personal loan to buy home appliances?

Buying appliances on credit may seem convenient, but weighing interest costs, repayment flexibility, and alternatives is essential before borrowing.

Loan against FD or mutual funds: Which is better for quick cash needs?

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Loan against FD or mutual funds: Which is better for quick cash needs?

Both options unlock money without selling your investments, but differences in cost, risk, and flexibility can make one more suitable than the other.

Retirement planning with mutual funds: Are they the right choice for you?

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Retirement planning with mutual funds: Are they the right choice for you?

You can use mutual funds to accumulate a sizable retirement corpus, but the appropriate type and strategy will be the key.

GST cut on insurance: What new buyers and existing policyholders can expect

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GST cut on insurance: What new buyers and existing policyholders can expect

The government's move to reduce GST on insurance is going to make insurance policies more affordable for individuals and businesses alike.

NPS account opening: Is online e-NPS better than a PoP route?

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NPS account opening: Is online e-NPS better than a PoP route?

From faster, cheaper online sign-ups to hands-on support at banks, here’s a complete look at how each option works and what it means for your retirement planning.

NRE fixed deposits: List of banks offering best interest rates to NRIs

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NRE fixed deposits: List of banks offering best interest rates to NRIs

Interest rates on NRE fixed deposits vary from 7% to 6.5% for a one-year term

Foreclosing a personal loan offline: Easy steps to close your loan at the branch

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Foreclosing a personal loan offline: Easy steps to close your loan at the branch

A quick, branch-based option to close your loan, save interest cost and organize your credit history.

What to do if a recovery agent comes to your home: What RBI rules mean for borrowers

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What to do if a recovery agent comes to your home: What RBI rules mean for borrowers

India’s central bank has laid down strict guidelines on loan recovery. Here’s how you can use them to protect yourself.

How to survive redundancy at 45 and rebuild your career

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How to survive redundancy at 45 and rebuild your career

Losing a job mid-career can feel like the ground has shifted, but with the right steps, it can become a turning point rather than a setback.

What happens when your credit card expires?

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What happens when your credit card expires?

When your credit card expires, it doesn’t mean your credit history ends. Here’s what really happens and how it impacts your finances.

Should you use SIPs to prepay your personal loan?

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Should you use SIPs to prepay your personal loan?

Systematic investment plans can be a powerful wealth-building tool, but when used to prepay loans, they may not always work in your favour.

A simple way for gig workers to start mutual fund investing with daily SIPs as low as ₹100

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A simple way for gig workers to start mutual fund investing with daily SIPs as low as ₹100

A new option allows freelancers and gig workers to begin building wealth with daily SIPs starting at just ₹100.

Stuck with a low credit score? 5 mistakes that keep it below 500

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Stuck with a low credit score? 5 mistakes that keep it below 500

A poor score isn’t just bad luck — it often comes from repeated financial errors that can be corrected.

Can you get a personal loan with an average credit score? Here’s how

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Can you get a personal loan with an average credit score? Here’s how

Even with a moderate credit profile, careful planning and smart choices can help you get loan approval on favourable terms.

Add-on credit cards: Meaning, benefits, risks, and how they work

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Add-on credit cards: Meaning, benefits, risks, and how they work

An add-on credit card can be a convenient way to extend credit access to family members, but it comes with its own set of benefits and risks.

Festival loans: How much you can borrow against gold, property, FDs, and shares

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Festival loans: How much you can borrow against gold, property, FDs, and shares

With festive seasons bringing extra spending on gifts, travel, and celebrations, borrowing against assets can be a practical way to manage costs without taking on expensive short-term loans.

How to use your credit card to build a savings plan

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How to use your credit card to build a savings plan

A credit card can be used to do more than cash out—enjoyably, it can be an avenue towards establishing a savings plan if used wisely.

Maximize your premium credit card: 4 smart strategies for real value

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Maximize your premium credit card: 4 smart strategies for real value

To maximize premium credit cards, strategically leverage your rewards and limit spending.

Festive cheer: GST cuts, attractive car loans to make vehicles more affordable

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Festive cheer: GST cuts, attractive car loans to make vehicles more affordable

The GST council has decided on 18% and 40% rates for ICE cars, while car loan rates range from 7.80 to 9.99%

Stacking loans: Can you really have more than one personal loan?

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Stacking loans: Can you really have more than one personal loan?

Multiple personal loans are possible, but they come with added responsibilities and risks.

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